2004 Mercedes Benz ML350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ML350 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 11th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML350. That ranks 11th out of 14 ML350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (6 complaints, 17%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 35owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Mercedes Benz ML350 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 6 | 17% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 14% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 11% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 11% | 86,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 9% | 37,348 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 6% | 103,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 6% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 6% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 6% | 29,350 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% | 30,020 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | 29,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mercedes Benz ML350 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML350.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
OEM jack failed without warning. No injuries but it could have been bad. Car got stuck and spinning wheels dug into a region of hard packed snow over a gravel driveway at my father's house. I was using the jack to lift the wheels out of their holes so I could fill the hole with chunks of wood. To…
Hello my check engine light is on in my 2004 Mercedes ml350 so I took it to a Mercedes dealership for inspection and repairs. They kept my suv for 8 days and finally called me back and said they believe the check engine light is on because I need to replace my charcoal canister shut off valve. Now…
The air bag light came on when the car hit 170.000 miles
Front seats gets very hot whenever we turn on the seat warmer option. This started to happen at least from 5 to 6 months. We are scared it might burn our backs. Thanks
Leakage of power steering fluid coming from hoses, or pipe, or some connection. I was about to leave when i started my car only to hear a loud whining noise and a hard-to-turn steering wheel.
Other Mercedes Benz ML350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 ML350 | 52 | 5 |
| 2014 ML350 | 68 | 4 |
| 2013 ML350 | 56 | 4 |
| 2012 ML350 | 65 | 3 |
| 2011 ML350 | 111 | 3 |
| 2010 ML350 | 101 | 3 |
| 2009 ML350 | 93 | 3 |
| 2008 ML350 | 67 | 2 |
| 2007 ML350 | 83 | 2 |
| 2006 ML350 | 172 | 2 |
| 2005 ML350 | 23 | 0 |
| 2004 | 35 | 0 |
| 2003 ML350 | 25 | 0 |
| 2001 ML350 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML350?
Owners most often report steering, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML350?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Mercedes Benz ML350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ML350 model years, the 2004 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.